Dear good people of Saint Mark's,

If you are wondering whether intergenerational includes you, the answer is ABSOLUTELY! We are committed to fostering spiritual growth and nurturing relationships among and across the age span of the cathedral community, and this new monthly newsletter will help get you connected to what we're dreaming up and living out together as God's people in this place. We have an intergenerational council that meets quarterly, and your ideas and support are welcome and wanted.

Warmly,

Wendy

For the second intergenerational hike, intrepid hiker Betsy Bell has chosen a route that’s friendly to seniors and preschoolers. We’ll meet at the Tradition Lake trailhead at the end of the road at High Point exit off I-90. This includes the Swamp Trail which has a fun series of story boards about Zoe and the creatures in the area, the Ruth Kregs Big Tree and Tradition Lake trail, about 2.5 to 3 miles with almost no elevation gain and a couple of good places to stop for prayer and song.

This Sunday, February 13, families are invited to meet on the porch following the 9 a.m. service to walk over to the playground at Volunteer Park. We’ll be celebrating love of family, friends, and neighbors with some Valentine fun.

Whenever we meet on Zoom, kids in church are welcome to join us in person in the Carriage House for Building Faith Brick by Brick. Please email Wendy Barrie wbarrie@saintmarks.org to receive a brief weekly email update.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27, 10–10:30 A.M., Cathedral House Room 210

Are you a teenager (13–18) or parent of a youth interested in confirming their faith? Do you have questions and a desire to dig deeper into the church and your own beliefs? The year-long process of preparation for youth confirmation, beginning mid-March, will be taught by Rebekah Gilmore, interim youth minister, and other adult instructors in a mix of on-site and virtual classes using the Confirm not Conform curriculum.

An informational meeting will be held on February 27 with Rebekah to answer questions. You don't need to be sure that you want to be confirmed to take this class. Asking those questions is the work we do together. Cathedral Day, April 22, 2023 will mark the confirmation liturgy for this class. Additional details and a link to register may be found at: www.saintmarks.org/youth.

in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Register to participate here.

More information here. Email Emily Meeks (emcmeeks@gmail.com) with questions. Register to participate here.

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 6–7:15 P.M., in the cathedral nave

Please join us on Shrove Tuesday, March 2, in the cathedral nave to end the season after Epiphany in the traditional way—by eating pancakes, playing games, and decorating Alleluia banners! The evening will conclude with a brief liturgy to bury the Alleluias and close the great doors until Easter. Chef Marc Aubertin and the youth will be preparing our meal, and the members of the Seattle Service Corps will be decorating and assisting in the celebration.

Registration and proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test will be required to participate. Information about how to registered will be announced soon.

Intergenerational Lent Forum, March 6

SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 10:10–10:50 A.M., Bloedel Hall

All ages are invited to Bloedel Hall to learn about the season of Lent and try some spiritual practices like Praying in Color, making a finger labyrinth, and Thich Nhat Hanh’s pebble meditation. There will be materials available to take home and use throughout the forty days.

Remember to keep an eye on our weekly Sundays & Beyond email, the Online Community page of the cathedral website, and the Facebook Group. Each week there are new offerings and ways to stay connected at Saint Mark's.